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‘Gatherings’ exhibition launches at The Index Gallery
15 November, 2023
Featuring an eclectic mix of artworks by participants of the Waterford Healing Arts Open Studio group, Gatherings is an art exhibition showcasing a diverse range of individual styles and techniques. The exhibition celebrates the group’s weekly gatherings at the...

Quiz Night at The Cove Bar in aid of Waterford Healing Arts, 23 November
13 November, 2023
Calling quiz buffs! It’s time to dust off the dictionaries and brush up on general knowledge in time for the annual Quiz Night in aid of Waterford Healing Arts. Taking place at The Cove Bar, Dunmore Road on Thursday 23 November, 8pm. All are welcome and the entry...

Experience 2023: An Introduction to Arts, Health & the Older Person
6 November, 2023
The programme for Experience 2023: An Introduction to Arts, Health and the Older Person has been announced by Age & Opportunity and Réalta, the National Body for Arts + Health in Ireland. Taking place on Thursday 7 December at the Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts...

A New Exhibition Opens on the Staff Art Wall at University Hospital Waterford!
6 October, 2023
Henriique works in Medical 4 Ward as a cleaner. He has also been working as a professional photographer for the past seven years. His work mainly consists of portraits, however he is primarily interested in documentary photography. Decrescimento, Henriique’s most...

In Celebration of National Breastfeeding Week
29 September, 2023
Two exhibitions by Prof Afif EL-Khuffash launch in Waterford 1 October – 31 October 2023 ‘We’re Breastfeeding Friendly Waterford’ in partnership with Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts present two exhibitions by Neonatologist and Artist, Prof Afif EL-Khuffash. The...

Making Connections: Réalta announces Arts + Health: Check Up Check In 2023
25 September, 2023
Réalta, the National Body for Arts + Health in Ireland, has just announced the programme for Arts + Health: Check Up Check In 2023. Themed Making Connections, this leading national arts and health event will have a special focus on mental health this year, and will...

Healing Sounds team brings Culture Night to South East Palliative Care Centre
21 September, 2023
Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts will celebrate Culture Night 2023 by bringing its Healing Sounds live music session to patients in the South East Palliative Care Centre at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) from 6pm. This special acoustic session will see Waterford...

New Artwork unveiled in the Theatre Department at University Hospital Waterford
10 August, 2023
A vibrant depiction of Waterford City Quays by photographer Tom Quilty has been unveiled in the Theatre Department at University Hospital Waterford (UHW). Located in the Theatre Staff Tea-Room, this captivating artwork has been set within a lightbox to enhance the...

Save the New Date: 25 October for Arts + Health Check Up Check In 2023
7 July, 2023
Arts + Health: Check Up Check In 2023 will now take place on Wednesday 25 October in Dublin, and not Thursday 26 October as previously advertised. This will be the first time since 2019 that this national gathering of the arts and health sector will be held in...